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Boonara Mentor
Still winning...and still producing winners!

“Boonara Mentor is a consistent performer, he is a pleasure to compete on, and to have around.”
Huon & Colleen Smith

Service Fee

  • $3,300 inc GST
  • Chilled semen available

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Boonara Performance Horses
131 Rogash Rd
TANSEY  SE QLD
(3 hours NW of Brisbane)


Boonara Mentor's story
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Huon and Colleen Smith and their Boonara Stud are instantly recognisable as quality.

Boonara Mentor
Photo by Mel Driscoll Photography. Boonara Mentor.

Their great care and dedication shows in every aspect of their business and their horses. Their resident stallion, Boonara Mentor is no different. He oozes class, he goes about his schedule with a minimum of fuss and his results speak for themselves.

His story relates totally to Huon’s desire to upgrade his band of approximately ten brood mares and to breed better horses to meet both the competition arena and the sales rings. One of his first steps to achieve this goal was to purchase Warrenbri Eve from Lindsay and Jan Knight. Eve was a full sister to Warrenbri Omega, who was one of the premier Stock Horse stallions at the time and remains one of the all-time greats to this day.

Cattle Baron was the resident sire at Boonara at this time and was being extensively used with Huon’s mares, including Eve. However fate took over when Eve was to be joined. Cattle Baron had developed colic and was at the Oakey Vet Clinic being treated. Eve was also in Oakey but was unable to be joined due to the colic. Dogwood Comet was also in the vicinity at Toowoomba so Huon decided to join her to Comet as the timing was right.

Boonara Mentor was the resultant foal and although Huon wasn’t particularly trying to breed a colt he was immediately impressed with Eve’s new addition. He had a certain air of confidence from birth and he also had impressive movement. It was also at the time when Terry Hall was starting to campaign a new colt that had everyone talking called Hazelwood Conman. Boonara Mentor is a three quarter brother to Conman, being by Comet and from a Romeo mare, and with this attention Huon decided that he would definitely give him every opportunity to succeed as a sire.

Colleen Smith & Boonara Symphony, Eidsvold Res Open Winner 2017
Colleen Smith & Boonara Symphony, Eidsvold Res Open Winner 2017

Huon broke him in as a 2 yo and from the beginning he was very trainable with a great nature and was immediately on a different level to anything Huon had previously broken in. His education continued in this extremely positive pattern and he was ready to perform at the Stock Horse Nationals as a 3 yo where he won the Working section of the Futurity, the Station Horse Colt and placed in several other sections of the Futurity.

As a 4 yo he was challenged extensively winning the Monto Gold Buckle Open Challenge and was the Runner Up at Paradise. Soon after, he started drafting, winning a Maiden very early at Proston and quickly became the consistent Open performer that we recognise today.

He was first used as a sire as a 2 yo with his first foal being Colleen’s wonderful Open mare, Symphony. He has consistently bred solid books of mares and his progeny can be seen in a great variety of disciplines with challenging and campdrafting being the main.  He has also seen his progeny sell for big numbers through the sales rings and happily these progeny have continued to perform for their new owners.

Achievements
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Mentor has a successful Show and Challenge career, but currently focuses on Campdrafting.

 

2018

  • 1st Tansey Open Draft

2017

2017

  • ACA Champion Open Horse – South East Zone
  • 1st Manumbar Open
  • 1st Brymaroo Open
  • 3rd Proston Golden Spurs
  • 3rd Landmark Stallion Shootout

Pre - 2017

Numerous wins & placings in Campdraft & Challenge, incuding:

  • Paradise Lagoons Challenge Reserve Champion
  • Springsure Open Challenge Champion
  • Springsure Open Challenge Champion
  • Finalist Ladies Warwick Gold Cup
  • 1st Tansey Open draft

Very early achevements include:

2008 – 4yo

  • 1st Monto Gold Buckle Challenge
  • Reserve Champion Paradise Lagoons Challenge.
  • Proston Golden Spurs – 1st Maiden draft win

2006 – 2yo

  • 1st Working Section of the 3yo National Futurity
  • 1st in the Station Horse colt 3 and under
  • Placed in the Working, Hack, and Pleasure Hack at the Nationals.
Progeny
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Boonara Mentor has proven himself as a Sire, producing winners in all fields of competition.

Mentor is passing on his Talent, Trainability and Style. The bloodlines he carries are highly sought after and, his progeny are in high demand.

 

Boonara Portress

Dam – Boonara Surreal

2023

  • WINNER Yarraman Novice with Huon Smith.

2019

  • 1st Mundubbera Golden Stirrup Novice

2018

  • 1st Trafalgar Maiden Draft
  • 2nd Restricted Open Eidsvold
  • 2nd Proston Golden Spurs Open Draft
  • 2nd Nat Buchanan Open Draft Dalby

Boonara Symphony

Dam – Donrica Ballerina

2019

  • 5th Mundubbera Golden Stirrup Res Open

2018

  • 1st Eidsvold Restricted Open Campdraft

Boonara Belaire

Dam – Donrica Ballerina – Full sister to Boonara Symphony

2019

  • QLD ASH State Show Open – 1st

Stanger Gwen

Dam – Admiral Flashy Chic

2022

  • Chinchilla Ladies Final 7th with Lucy Folker

2021

  • Chinchilla Open – =7th with Ben
  • Capella Res Open – 2nd with Ben Stanger
  • 1st Mt Isa Restricted Open with Ben Stanger.

2017

  • Winner of ACA Finals Novice draft.
  • 1st Saxby Open
  • 1st Julia Creek Open
  • 1st Burke Town Restricted Open

Boonara Coco

Dam – Nonda Feel The Rhythm

2018

  • Finalist Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge
  • 5th Kilkivan 4yo Maturity

Boonara Essence

Dam – Boonara Diva

2018

  • Finalist Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge
  • 3rd Kilkivan 4yo Maturity

Boonara Sayonse

Dam – Docs Double D

2019

  • 1st Dalby Show Stockmans Challenge

2018

  • 6th Proston Golden Spurs Maiden

Boonara Silvator

Dam – Boonara Quick Silver

2017

  • 3rd Clermont ACA Novice draft

Boonara Billy Black

Dam – Lethal Charmaine

2018

  • 3rd – Ashford Show Novice draft

2017

  • 1st – Casino Novice draft
  • 2nd – Mt Isa Novice A (91 89)

2016

  • Nowendoc Open Finalist

2015

  • 1st – Casino Ladies draft

2013

  • Horse of the North finalist

2012

  • NCHA Snafflebit Futurity Champion.

Boonara Shimmer

Dam: Smokin Havanna

2017

  • Sold Landmark for $36,000 to Jordison family.

 

Boonara Sierra

Dam – Boonara Serene

2017

  • 1st – Nebo Juvenile, with Holly Watts

Mentose

Dam – Oak Chic

2016

  • 1st – Muttaburra Ladies

2015

  • 1st – Retreat Creek Restricted Open
  • 1st Alpha Ladies

2014

  • 1st – Monto Silver Buckle Open draft
  • 1st Rocky Rush Open
  • 1st Clermont Novice

2013

  • 1st – Bauhinia Maiden

Stockhaven Calypso

  • 4 yo mare (2018)
  • Dam: Stockhaven Rhythm (HSH)

2018 Dalby ASH Sale

  • Sold – $10,000
  • Vendor: Mrs K Bargenquast, Monto QLD
  • Purchaser: Mandy Curran, Longreach QLD

Sailor Moon

  • Dam: Smart Little Honey
  • Owned by Berragoon Stud

2022

  • Berragoon ASH Stud Sale. Sold $62,000.

2019

  • World Cup Polocrosse Championship with Lucy Grills
    • Champion Women’s ASH Horse
    • Women’s Horse of the Match (also awarded women’s mare of match earlier in week against Zambia).

Boonara Commandette

2018 Dalby ASHS Sale

  • Sold – $28,000
  • Purchaser: Brendan Kelly and Bridey Jonas, Peranga QLD
  • Vendor: H Smith, Tansey QLD

Lot 49 - Boonara Burlesque

2019

 

Kents Pocket Shantel

  • 8 yo mare

2020

  • Nutrien Supreme Birthday Bonanza Sale. Sold $19,000.

Lindi

2021

  • Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge
    • Junior Challenge – 5th

Spook

2024

  • 2nd Armidale Ladies with Chloe Curr

2023

  • =4th Cloncurry Ladies Draft with Chloe Curr
  • =4th Nutrien Ladies with Chloe Curr

2021 

  • WINNER – Condamine Bell Ladies with Charli Curr

More successful progeny:

Boonara Bonnee

  • 2023 Flinders Classic Challenge – 7th with Huon Smith

Allcannons Charmed

  • 2023 Cloncurry Ladies – 3rd with Colleen Smith

Boonara Pepperina

  • 2023 Winner Millmerran Novice Draft with two 90’s with Gary Maquire

Boonara D’Andra

  • 2023 Cloncurry Classic Challenge – 4th with Huon Smith

Boonara Duchess

  • 2021 Sedan Dip Novice – 5th with Ben Stanger

Memphis

  • 2021 Condamine Bell Ladies – 4th with Kerrie Thomson
Horse Sale Results
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2024 Nutrien Classic

100% Clearance (4/4)
Gross: $75,500
Average: $18,875

2023 Dalby ASH Sale

2/3 Sold

  • Lot 243 – Ultra Spins Lynx, 3yo mare: $15,000
  • Lot 264 – Stockhaven Repeat, 5yo mare: $20,000

2023 Nutrien Supreme Sale

100% Clearance (4/4)
Gross: $53,000  |  Yearlings averaged: $14,333

Top Seller:

🟢 LOT 134 – DOONGARA WISHFUL THINKING
Yearling filly, Sold $26,000
Vendor: ADAM WALLEN
Purchaser: STEPHEN DWYER
Dam: DOONGARA POWER WISHES

2023 Nutrien Classic

Clearance: 100% (3/3)
Gross: $77,500
Average: $25,833

Top:
🟢 Lot 332 – BOONARA REPLICATE
Sold $41,000
Vendor: SCOTT WATERS & AMANDA LATHAM
Purchaser: TJ HENRY

2022 Dalby ASH Sale

CLEARANCE: 100% | 3/3 Sold
GROSS: $78,000
AVERAGE: $26,000

Top seller:

✨ LOT 75 – TOUSHEA TRINITY
Price: $32,000
Vendor: Boonara Holdings Pty Ltd
Buyer: Tanyar Cattle Co

2022 Nutrien Classic Sale

💚 100% Clearance (6/6 Sold)
💚 Gross: $140,500 💚Average: $23,417

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿:

🟢 Lot 224 – Boonara Inspiration
💠 Sold: $32,000
💠 Vendor: PETER & MICHELLE BOULTON
💠 Purchaser: Bass Cattle Company Pty Ltd

2022 Berragoon ASH Sale

Sailor Moon

  • Dam: Smart Little Honey

2022

  • Berragoon ASH Stud Sale. Sold $62,000.

2021 NUTRIEN CLASSIC

100% Clearance.

Top seller:

  • Lot 437 – Boonara D Andra
  • Sold: $34,000
  • Purchaser: GE MacMillan
  • Vendor: Boonara Holdings P/L

2021 Dalby ASH Sale

100% Clearance

Mares

  • Lot 50 – Toushea Chyme – $38,000
  • Lot 202 – Haifa Guide – $14,000

Gelding

  • Lots 72 – ROPELEY PARK NITRO – $13,000

Stallion

  • Lot 153 – Jaylyn Downs McCall – $16,000

2020 NUTRIEN CLASSIC SALE

100% Clearance.

2019 LANDMARK CLASSIC SALE

100% clearance.  4 of 4 sold

Top price:

  • Lot 290 – Chickalenas Last.  2 yo mare sold for $29,000.
Pedigree
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Boonara Mentor is by the top Campdrafting stallion, Dogwood Comet and his two Grandsires are the legendary Warrenbri Romeo and Elliotts Creek Cadet. He also features the bloodlines of foundation sire Humewood Millman and the well-performed impact sire, Rivoli Ray.

 

Sire: Dogwood Comet

Dogwood Comet started drafting at 4 years old, but a potential career was cut short when he lost an eye in an accident at the truck and was retired to stud duties.

After seven years Terry & Chrissie Hall decided to retry him and he was just as he always was. He was better with left hand courses as he could get his bearings better, but his will and commitment showed the character of the horse to perform so well with his disability. They took him on a trip to the Territory where he won a Progressive Draft and then he was retired again.

Dogwood Comet is also the sire of Hazelwood Conman & Keewong Combat.

Dam: Warrenbri Eve

  • Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge Winner
  • Top price Dalby ASH Sale
  • Winner 10 Open Campdrafts and multiple Juvenile drafts
  • Full sister to Warrenbri Omega

Paternal Grandsire: Warrenbri Romeo

Warrenbri Romeo has undoubtedly been one of the greatest genetic influences in campdrafting bloodlines in Australia.

During his lifetime he was the dominant sire and his daughters and granddaughters have become very valuable assets to the industry.

His legacy remains today as a strong and influential gene pool with many of todays champions carrying the “Warrenbri Romeo” genes.

Maternal Grandsire: Elliotts Creek Cadet

Elliotts Creek Cadet is an influential stallion who sired more than 50 successful sire sons.  He was a star performer who produced star performers.  He retired at 8 yo but commanded such respect in that short time that he served a full book of mares for the next 20 years, with an ever increasing service fee.

Studbook
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ASHS Registration #: 167487
Foaling Date: 23/9/2002
Colour: BAY
Height: 15.1 hh
Breeder/Owner: Mr HA Smith

VIEW FULL INTERACTIVE PEDIGREE CHART  >>

 Sire: DOGWOOD COMET – IS HSH  ELLIOTTS CREEK CADET – FS HSH  COMMANDANT
 RESPECT
 DOGWOOD MADAM – IM HSH  RIVOLI RAY – IS HSH
 DAWN – FM HSH
 Dam: WARRENBRI EVE – LH  WARRENBRI ROMEO – IS HSH  REALITY – FS HSH
 WARRENBRI JULIE – IM HSH
 V BAR N BONNET – IM LH  HUMEWOOD MILLMAN – FS MB
 HUMEWOOD BLUE BOW – FM HSH
Print advertisements
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2023

Ad by Show Pony Creative.

2022


2021

Ad by Show Pony Graphics for Australian Campdrafting Magazine.

2020

Ad by Show Pony Graphics for Australian Campdrafting Magazine.

2019

2019 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.


2018

2018 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.
2018 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.

2017

2017 ACM ad - Boonara Mentor
2017 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.

2016

2016 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.
2016 Australian Campdrafting Magazine ad. Artwork by Show Pony Graphics.
Video Gallery
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Boonara Mentor


Progeny

Stranger Gwen

Boonara Portress

Spook with Charli Curr


Memphis with Kerrie Thomson


Boonara Coco

2019 Landmark Classic Challenge Final – Boonara Coco & Huon Smith. The Boonara horses are so good they don’t even need a rider!  Great run Coco! – [View Full Run]   [View Coco’s Run]


Boonara Billy Black

2018 Warwick 

2018 Landmark


Boonara Silvercraft


Boonara Dynasty


Chickalenas Last


Boonara Vandette

  • 2019 Landmark Classic Sale – Lot 213, 3 yo mare – Sold $22,000.  [View Video]

Boonara D Andra

Contact

Huon and Colleen Smith
​Tel:
07 4168 7130
Mob: 0427 687 130
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